Qatar Airways orders $750 million worth of GE90s for 777s

Qatar Airways ordered 40 high-thrust GE90 engines to power 20 777s (ATWOnline, Sept. 13) it has on order for delivery beginning next year. The engine order is valued at more than $750 million. The carrier ordered 14 777-300ERs, which will be powered by GE90-115Bs, and six 777-200LRs, which will be powered by GE90-110Bs. "There is a strong working relationship between" Qatar Airways and GE, CEO Akbar Al Baker said. "GE works well with our maintenance teams with a goal of maximizing the ...